GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

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WordMeaning
grudgingunwilling
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
putrefyto make putrid
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner